You know Katy, I noticed the same thing about being sick...or not, as the case may be. I used to get sick every few weeks it seemed, or I just didn't feel good overall. But, now even with three kids bringing home every germ known to man....nothing. I feel great! I did notice a while back that I can't cough like I used to, it's very shallow. I would hate to have a cold now...I would never anything out of these pitiful little coughs that I have now!

Thanks so much for the kind words, Holly. Wouldn't that be too much fun to be able to meet up on a cruise? I am already plotting how to get away from my kids next year!

Marilyn, I am so glad you posted. It really does help us with accountability. But do not put your weight loss down. Could you ever imagine that you could lose that much weight and keep it off in a year? I couldn't before. I would love never to think about my weight again but that isn't a reality. As I have looked around this year at people who don't struggle with their weight, they still watch what they eat--especially once they become health conscious. If people aren't concerned about weight then they are concerned about cholesterol or diabetes or something else. I think it is normal to watch what you eat but I don't want to be obsessed about it. My very fit college age sons and most of their friends are all very health conscious. I would think that college students would pack down the junk food but they don't. I have taken them out to eat plenty of times and see it. It kind of scares me to think of diet shopping for some cure all plan again like you saw on another board. I know that my plan is to continue with my support group meetings that my doc has set up and if I gain, I will bite the bullet and head in to see him immediately. I still need to lose 33 pounds to hit his goal for me and then learn to maintain. I know carbs are my enemy so I plan to stay away from them and to not ever get in the habit or kick of eating just anything. I don't want to live like that. It messes with my head and I get desperate and try diet extremes that screw up my metabolism and cause weight gain in the long run. That is why this group and my support group meetings are so important to me. These are where I get held accountable and held in check if I get off balance. Post often! Hugs, Katy

Wow that is alarming to say the least. I agree with you Marilyn I went through all this so I wouldn't have to be on a lifetime of fad diets. Healthy eating is going to be what is in store for me for the rest of my life. I knew that going in. After this week I can definitely see how you can get away from it specially when you are farther out. I refuse to go back though not this kid, I've worked to hard!! I think you are doing great Marilyn that last 20 is a killer at least it has been for me. Anna

I'm glad that you finally posted, Marylin. You have lost 90 pounds and that is something to be proud of! For many, that is all they needed to lose and you have already met your surgeon's goal...so consider yourself a success! If we can just keep focused on what we need to do, we can all get where we desire to be. Easier said than done, right? I am weak in many of the areas that you listed...always a work in progress here, as well! I guess we just keep moving forward, grateful for where we are and how far we have come. Yet, always reaching for more! We'll make it if we stick together and continue to lend and ask for support when it is needed. Congrats on year one...now on to an even better year two!! ~Suz